What Workforce Development Looks Like When People Come First
A job placement is often viewed as the ultimate goal of workforce development. The stronger question is whether the system helps people reach that point, remain employed, and continue building […]
How KRA Supports Medicaid Oversight Through Evaluation and Continuous Quality Improvement
Medicaid oversight is strongest when it moves beyond documentation and examines how systems function in practice. Through its long-standing partnership with Qlarant, KRA has supported performance reviews for Maryland’s Medicaid […]
From Personal Trauma to Professional Triumph
Since September 2024, KRA has proudly delivered WIOA-funded Career, Business, and One-Stop Operator Services through the OhioMeansJobs (OMJ) Career Center Network operating in Medina County (Medina) and Summit County (Akron). […]
Positive Youth Development Practices in the Workplace
In June, we celebrate Youth Employment Month, highlighting programs to help young workers—typically ages 14–24—gain critical work experience, develop professional skills, and secure summer or year-round employment. These initiatives provide […]
KRA Presents at 42nd NAWDP Annual Conference
For 15+ years, KRA has supported NAWDP and its mission in a variety of capacities, including staff serving on the Board of Directors; as Forum and Conference Exhibitors and Sponsors; as Workshop Facilitators and Presenters; and as the exclusive Presenter for the 2024 […]
In-Demand Jobs Week…KRA/OMJ Style
Since September 2024, KRA has provided WIOA-funded Career, Business, and One-Stop Operator Services for Adult and Dislocated Workers through the OhioMeansJobs (OMJ) Career Center Network, with offices in Akron [Summit County] and Medina […]
ED and DOL Announce Historic Expansion of WIOA Combined State Plans
On May 13, 2026, USDOL/ETA issued a News Release—Interagency Partnership Drives Stronger Connection Between Career and Technical Education and Workforce Development, Advancing President Trump’s America’s Talent Strategy—announcing “a major milestone in federal […]
May 1st – May Day – International Workers Day!
Today, KRA celebrates May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day (IWD), honoring laborers around the world for their pivotal contributions to society, and recognizing their role in driving global […]
NAWB Policy Alert on ASWA 2026: What Workforce Leaders Should Know
On April 7th, 2026, the National Association of Workforce Boards issued a Policy Alert to its membership, for which KRA provides this summary of A Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2026, proposed by House Education and Workforce Committee (HEWC) Chair […]
Voices From the 2026 NAWB Forum | Ignite. Innovate. Impact.
The 2026 NAWB Forum in Las Vegas brought together workforce leaders from across the country for 4 days of connection, shared learning, and candid dialogue. This year’s theme, Ignite, Innovate, Impact, was reflected […]